Tebow was a Heisman Trophy winner as a college quarterback with the University of Florida and made a big splash in the pros as a backup QB for the Denver Broncos. He never followed through on his initial promise and was traded to the New York Jets, then the Patriots.

A devout Christian and evangelist, Tebow spoke publicly of his religion at every opportunity and led prayer circles before every game. On Saturday, following the news of his ouster from New England, Tebow characteristically quoted the Bible on Twitter.

I would like to thank Mr. Kraft, Coach Belichick, Coach McDaniels and the entire Patriots organization for giving me the opportunity...

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow)

Tim Tebow

@TimTebow

I would like to thank Mr. Kraft, Coach Belichick, Coach McDaniels and the entire Patriots organization for giving me the opportunity…

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...to be a part of such a classy organization. I pray for nothing but the best for you all. I will remain in relentless pursuit...

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow)

Tim Tebow

@TimTebow

…to be a part of such a classy organization. I pray for nothing but the best for you all. I will remain in relentless pursuit…

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...of continuing my lifelong dream of being an NFL quarterback.
2 Corinthians 12:9:
And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient...

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow)

Tim Tebow

@TimTebow

…of continuing my lifelong dream of being an NFL quarterback.

2 Corinthians 12:9:

And He has said to me, â€œMy grace is sufficient…

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...for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather...

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow)

Tim Tebow

@TimTebow

…for you, for power is perfected in weakness.â€ Most gladly, therefore, I will rather…

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...boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow)

Tim Tebow

@TimTebow

…boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

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8. Prior to the announcement, Tebow posted this picture of a highlighted passage from the Bible.